Officials in Missouri’s largest city approved a resolution Thursday to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, defying state lawmakers who voted a day earlier to ban such care for minors and restrict it for some adults.Democratic Mayor Quinton Lucas praised the 12 to 1 vote, saying the city is committed to being a “welcoming, inclusive, and safe place for everyone, including our transgender and LGBTQ+ community.”https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/kansas-city-declares-lgbtq-sanctuary-city-rcna84126
Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome.The toy brand created the doll in the hopes of making children feel more included and represented.Model Ellie Goldstein teamed up with Mattel for the launch.She said, “I am so thrilled there are now Barbie dolls with Down’s syndrome."https://www.joe.co.uk/news/mattel-launches-first-ever-barbie-doll-with-downs-syndrome-393515
Guide Dogs has announced a long-term partnership with Virgin Atlantic which aims to create a more inclusive air travel experience for those with sight loss.The charity will offer Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew bespoke training on how to support those flying with a vision impairment (VI).Guide Dogs will provide each cabin crew member with online resources incorporated into their wider training programme, to help improve accessibility for those travelling with sight loss.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/virgin-atlantic-and-guide-dogs-launch-partnership-to-improve-travel-for-people-with-sight-loss
